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What's your favorite Summer Vacation Spot? Summer Reads that Thrill & Chill Blog Hop & Giveaway!



Ready for summer? I know I am! I am an instructor at a local college in Florida so I spend 9 long months waiting for summer to arrive. Each summer, we take a vacation somewhere new. And I've lived all over the US. But come every May, there is really only one place I want to go on vacation...home! I get terribly homesick come May and find myself dreaming of sitting along the shores of Lake Erie!

Presque Isle, Erie PA
Of course, while I am a PA native, I didn't actually grow up in Erie. I spent the majority of my adult life there and am really fond of the city. As a kid, however, I grew up in a teeny-tiny little town in northwestern Pennsylvania called Tidioute. Tidioute is a rural town located in the Allegheny foothills along the Allegheny River. It's a paradise for people who like to hunt, fish, camp, and live a quiet life.

Overlook, Tidioute PA

New readers might not know that my Harvesting series is actually set in a little town just like Tidioute. I actually cherry-picked some of the elements from my small town as the setting for my fictional Hamletville. What better place to set the zombie apocalypse than in your home town, lol! All joking aside, it's a lovely little place to visit. 

How about you? Where to you love to vacation for summer?



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  1. Rhonda AlbomMay 29, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    I grew up on Lake Michigan, but I don't remember it ever looking as beautiful as your photo of Lake Erie. thanks for hosting this blog hop.

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      The sunsets on Lake Erie are spectacular. I miss them a lot. I went to Lake Michigan once on a cold, windy day. It was beautiful. Thank you for stopping by!

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  2. Shah WhartonMay 30, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Looks and sounds gorgeous. :)

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you, Shah! And thank you for stopping by!

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  3. T.F. WalshMay 30, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    Wow... very gorgeous location. Very impressive.

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  4. Bish DenhamMay 30, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    There are so many beautiful spots in the U.S. This is another one. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you so much, Bish! And thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Cathy KennedyMay 30, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    I've been to Michigan once. DH interviewed with a company in Jackson, which landed him the job. The thing is, we decided that he try it to see if it's something we wanted to do for the long term. However, it wasn't meant to be as our hearts have always belonged in East Tennessee since moving here in 1979. A new job opportunity came along allowing him to work near home. That was a huge answer to prayers! It's nice meeting you through Lexa's summer vacation blog hop!

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      I love that part of Tennessee! So, so green. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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  6. Yolanda ReneeMay 30, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Love the choice, beautiful!

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  7. Stuart WestMay 30, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    That does look nice Melanie. But I gotta ask what everyone's afraid to ask...what about Bigfoot?

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:06 AM

      Lol! Bigfoot has been seen in central PA. It's the wendigo you have to worry about in Tidioute ;)

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  8. alexiaMay 30, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I live in Florida! I've never been to PA, though. Looks lovely :) I like mountains and forested areas.

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:06 AM

      I love Florida but sometimes I miss those silent woods!

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  9. Marilyn ParelMay 30, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I grew up in the middle of the mitten. It's a beautiful place.

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  10. Sherry EllisMay 30, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I lived in Lakewood, Ohio, right on the shores of Lake Erie. It was so awesome just to walk down the street and see the water. I miss it!

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    1. Melanie KarsakMay 30, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      So you feel me on this one, right? Something about it, isn't there!

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  11. Catherine StineMay 30, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Tidioute looks pretty iconic. I grew up in Philly and live in NYC, so I'm used to the big cities, but I do like heading to the Catskills.

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  12. Vanessa MorganMay 30, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    So pretty. Reminds me a little of the south of France.

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  13. Lexa CainMay 30, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love the picture of the mountains with the Allegheny river flowing down through the valley. It looks so peaceful and quiet ... until the zombie apocalypse!!! Then it's every man for himself. I'm dying to read your book, especially now that I know it's based on a place where you grew up. Thanks so much for co-hosting the hop! :)

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  14. Kim LajevardiMay 30, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Both spots sound great. The shore of Lake Erie for the sunsets and water sports, and your hometown for the outdoor activities and small-town vibe that just ooze relaxation and warmth. No zombies, though. :)

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  15. Dixie@dcreliefMay 30, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful. I have friends in Tamaqua - a very small town that's so quiet.

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  16. Kate LarkindaleMay 31, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    It looks like a beautiful spot. Very peaceful.

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  17. Jolie du PreJune 1, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Yes, it sounds like a lovely place!

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